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Conserving Carolina has purchased 483 acres of mountain land, completing a 2,669-acre protected wilderness near Chimney Rock State Park.

The land was originally slated for a luxury housing development called GreyRock, which failed during the Great Recession.

The newly protected area preserves vital wildlife habitats, protects water quality, and will expand a public trail system.

Conserving Carolina has purchased 483 acres of mountain land north of Lake Lure — the last major piece in a 2,669-acre protected wilderness adjacent to Chimney Rock State Park. This land, with its vast unbroken forests and stunning views, will offer extraordinary trails, preserve vital wildlife habitat, and provide clean water flowing out of the mountains. It could even provide the link betw

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